Cold Chain Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type (Cold Chain Storage & Infrastructure, Refrigerated Transportation Services), By Temperature (Chilled, Frozen, Deep-Frozen), By Technology (Blast Freezing, Vapor Compression), By Temperature Control (Conventional Refrigeration, Packaging Materials), By Region -Industry Forecast 2024-2031.

Global Cold Chain Market size was valued at USD 215.20 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 237.58 billion in 2023 to USD 524.28 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.40% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The key players in the cold chain market are always improving their technologies to keep ahead of the competition and to maintain efficiency, integrity, and safety. Vendors have implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and RFID technology to improve efficiency with smaller shipments. In addition, they are expanding their multi-compartment refrigerated vehicle fleets to provide additional services to consumers. Some of the major players in the global cold chain market are Americold Logistics, Lineage Logistics Holdings, Nichirei Corporation, Burris Logistics, Agro Merchants Group, and Kloosterboer. 'Americold Logistics, Inc.', 'Lineage, Inc.', 'Nichirei Corporation', 'Burris Logistics', 'A.P. Moller - Maersk', 'Tippmann Group', 'Coldman Logistics Pvt. Ltd.', 'Congebec', 'Conestoga Cold Storage', 'Newcold', 'Seafrigo Group', 'Trenton Cold Storage', 'Blue Water Shipping', 'Constellation Cold Logistics S.À R.L', 'Antarrtica Cold Storage', 'APF Cold Storage & Logistics', 'JS Davidson', 'Coldrush Logistics', 'Canadian Dry Storage Ltd.', 'Ruiyun Cold Chain'

Consumers are becoming more conscious of the importance of health and wellbeing, as well as the impact that food components, particularly protein, have on total physical and mental growth and development. This has led to a shift in perishable food consumption patterns, such as dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and high-protein animal-based goods (such as meat, eggs, and fish and seafood).

The growing trend of purchasing perishable food products online has created a demand for innovative solutions such as last-mile delivery, automated warehouses to manage inventory, and improved temperature monitoring systems to ensure the safety of fresh food products. Emerging economies (such as India, China, and Thailand) are investing in warehouse automation technologies (such as cloud technology, robots, conveyor belts, truck loading automation, and so on) to maintain the quality of temperature-sensitive products.

North America had the highest revenue share of more than 35% in 2021 and it is anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period, as the region offers enormous growth prospects for enterprises willing to invest for the long term. Increased adoption of connected devices, as well as a huge customer base, are projected to drive market growth over the forecast period. However, due to increased government investments in logistics infrastructure development and the penetration of Warehouse Management Systems, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period (WMS). China is the most significant contributor to the APAC regional market. Factors such as technological developments in packing, processing, and storage of marine items are credited to market expansion in China. Rising demand and expanding cold chain infrastructure development have propelled China to the top of the cold chain industry. China is currently undertaking a rapid shift from construction- and manufacturing-led to a consumer-led economy. Rising pharmaceutical innovation in China is also projected to enhance demand for cold chain solutions. Another important element boosting the market is the region's rapid expansion of biopharma.